Empty Stocking Fund: Mother wants to help ill daughter

Kelly has one daughter, 5 years old. She was born very premature, only 30 weeks into the pregnancy. She weighed in at 1 pound, 9 ounces. Health complications followed, and continue to this day.

With the time commitment needed to care for her daughter, Kelly still finds it difficult to find and maintain employment. Their financial situations is grim, a status exacerbated by ever-present medical bills.

In spite of their struggles, Kelly most of all wants a happy Christmas for her daughter.

The Empty Stocking Fund was created to help children who face a grim holiday season, through no fault of their own. Contributions will be acknowledged in the manner requested by donors.

CONTRIBUTORS

Sears Retiree Club: $100

Gulstream Retiree Club: $125

Jeanne & Bruce Powley: $150

In memory of Scott M.: $100

Patricia Pickering: $100

Susan Craddock in honor of "Coach": $100

Roger & Laurelei Waddell: $100

Tim & Anne Mooney: $200

In memory of Helen & Frank Eady "1-4-3": $100

A. Kent & Patricia K. Mitchell: $300

Wendell Neville: $100

"Grateful for my family & friends" EAP: $100

Cam & Mandy Harvey: $100

Patricia Murray: $50

Walter C. Carson Jr.: $100

Chris Johnson: $200

Melissa Hay: $20

Ulla Birkved Jensen: $100

Today's total: $2,145

HOW TO HELP

Make checks payable to the Empty Stocking Fund and mail to the Savannah Morning News, P.O. Box 1088, Savannah, GA 31402-1088. Only monetary gifts can be accepted. Or donate at savannahnow.com/emptystocking.